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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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